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Eskom has announced that it expects to suspend load shedding for the entirety of the coming weekend including Friday, October 20.
The State-owned power utility posted on social media platform, X, that load shedding is expected to resume on Monday, October 23.
“The suspension of load shedding for more than three days is as a result of the continued good generation fleet performance and the expected lower weekend demand.
“Breakdowns have reduced to 12 925MW, whilst planned maintenance is at 4 889MW of generation capacity. A further update will be provided on Sunday afternoon. Eskom will communicate should any significant changes occur,” Eskom said
Joburg CBD and surrounding face dark Sunday
Joburg power utility, City Power has also posted on X regarding a major maintenance message to residents of Region F which covers the Joburg CBD and surrounding areas on Sunday October 22 from 8am to 4pm.
